48, The Borough, Salisbury, SP5 3ND

A charming 2-bedroom, Grade II listed mid-terrace cottage located on the historic Borough in the sought-after village of Downton.

A charming mid-terrace Grade II listed thatched cottage believed to hark back to the early 19th Century standing on the historic Borough in the centre of the village.

The cottage offers welcoming accommodation and modern comfort blended with historical features and has benefited from a recently installed replacement boiler and radiators (October 2025).

Ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen and modern shower room, whilst a lovely, bright conservatory/garden room opens to the impressive 240ft (approx.) rear garden, which enjoys a high degree of privacy and a south facing orientation.

The first floor is home to two double bedrooms and a cloakroom. Overall, an excellent opportunity to acquire a charming period home in the heart of this thriving village.

The cottage is located mid-way along the historic village centre, The Borough, a short level walk from the central village amenities including a reputable primary and secondary school, a Co-op, two popular public houses, and a bustling cafe, The Borough Cafe.

Further afield, the village has a doctors' surgery, a library and a leisure centre.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent.

The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance.

There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Buyers with an interest in outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful surrounding countryside and the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East.

There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

The garden is a notable feature of the cottage, extending to approximately 240ft in a southerly direction away from the cottage.

The garden is laid out in distinct sections with a lovely patio seating area adjoining the cottage, offering shade, sun and privacy.

From the patio a flagstone path passes through sections of garden that include mature planting, trees and display areas, leading to a lawned area at the far end which is interspersed with apple trees.

Wiltshire County Council. Tax Band C. All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating via boiler located in Shower Room.

Leave Fordingbridge on the A338 and proceed for approximately 6 miles until reaching Downton. Turn right at the traffic lights before The Bull public house and proceed along The Borough. No.

48 will be located on the right hand side shortly before The Borough Dental Practice. Entrance Lobby Stairs to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Door to: Dining/Sitting Room Exposed ceiling beam.

Brick fireplace. Kitchen Range of units at base eye level comprising cupboards and drawers. Rolled top work surface. Integrated dish washer. 1-1/2 bowl sink and mixer tap and drainage.

Space for electric cooker and under counter fridge. Garden Room External rear doors to garden. Utility Room Plumbing and space for washing machine.

Single bowl stainless steel sink and mixer tap and drainage. Shower Room Shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. WC. Cupboard housing Worcester gas fire boiler. Landing Sani-Compact WC.

Corner wash hand basin with cupboards under. Bedroom 2 Rear aspect. Skilling ceiling. Exposed ceiling timber. Bedroom 1 Duel aspect. Skilling ceiling. Exposed timbers.